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Georgia PSC approves plan to deliver savings for electric customers, meet energy demands of a growing state

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Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. These significant savings for Georgia Power customers reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering affordable energy for customers in the face of projected extraordinary growth, and follows the current freeze on the company’s base rates announced earlier this year.


Georgia Power logo. (PRNewsFoto/Georgia Power) (PRNewsfoto/Georgia Power)

Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, highlighted the benefits of the agreement when it was reached with PIA Staff, saying, “We know every dollar counts. This plan means more money stays in your pocket while we power Georgia’s future. Unlike any other market in the country, we’re doing things differently here in Georgia to capture and serve this projected unprecedented growth. Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians.”

The plan approved today follows months of review and discussion of Georgia Power’s original filing in July, which requested the certification of more than 3,600 MW of new combined cycle natural gas generation; more than 3,000 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS); 350 MW of BESS plus solar; and more than 2,800 MW of power purchase agreements. These resources will serve and benefit all Georgia Power customers as part of a diverse generation mix, and construction projects are expected to positively impact communities across the state.

Georgia continues to experience extraordinary growth, with record-breaking investment in the state of more than $26 billion and more than 23,000 new private sector jobs expected from economic development activities in the last fiscal year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to meet the projected demand for electricity, as growth drives new jobs and tax revenue for cities and counties across the state.

“Growth is good for Georgia and for communities of all sizes. The decision by the Georgia PSC today will help keep our state competitive by demonstrating that we are ready to meet the energy demands of new businesses for years to come,” added Greene. “We appreciate the work of the PSC, and all those who participated in this important process.”

Large-Load Growth Continues

Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly large-load reports with the Georgia PSC providing regular updates on forecasted growth and electrical demand. The company’s latest report in November highlights that large-load growth continues to materialize with thousands of megawatts of new electrical load projected in the coming years and construction underway or pending for nearly 30 large-load projects across the state. This growing pipeline of high-demand customers is a key factor enabling the company’s current three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs), helping to spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers from paying more to serve large-load customers.

Following the Georgia PSC’s approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in January, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing greater financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company’s long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power’s risk-adjusted load forecast. The company has filed more than 3 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia PSC this year – agreements that were reached under the newly approved rules and regulations, which are designed to provide Georgia Power with the flexibility to sustainably serve large-load customers while safeguarding residential and small business customers from additional costs. Additional commitments are currently under evaluation by the company.

To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and expected benefits from the approval of the stipulated agreement. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.  The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power’s credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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Georgia PSC approves plan to deliver savings for electric customers, meet energy demands of a growing state

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Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. These significant savings for Georgia Power customers reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering affordable energy for customers in the face of projected extraordinary growth, and follows the current freeze on the company’s base rates announced earlier this year.


Georgia Power logo. (PRNewsFoto/Georgia Power) (PRNewsfoto/Georgia Power)

Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, highlighted the benefits of the agreement when it was reached with PIA Staff, saying, “We know every dollar counts. This plan means more money stays in your pocket while we power Georgia’s future. Unlike any other market in the country, we’re doing things differently here in Georgia to capture and serve this projected unprecedented growth. Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians.”

The plan approved today follows months of review and discussion of Georgia Power’s original filing in July, which requested the certification of more than 3,600 MW of new combined cycle natural gas generation; more than 3,000 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS); 350 MW of BESS plus solar; and more than 2,800 MW of power purchase agreements. These resources will serve and benefit all Georgia Power customers as part of a diverse generation mix, and construction projects are expected to positively impact communities across the state.

Georgia continues to experience extraordinary growth, with record-breaking investment in the state of more than $26 billion and more than 23,000 new private sector jobs expected from economic development activities in the last fiscal year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to meet the projected demand for electricity, as growth drives new jobs and tax revenue for cities and counties across the state.

“Growth is good for Georgia and for communities of all sizes. The decision by the Georgia PSC today will help keep our state competitive by demonstrating that we are ready to meet the energy demands of new businesses for years to come,” added Greene. “We appreciate the work of the PSC, and all those who participated in this important process.”

Large-Load Growth Continues

Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly large-load reports with the Georgia PSC providing regular updates on forecasted growth and electrical demand. The company’s latest report in November highlights that large-load growth continues to materialize with thousands of megawatts of new electrical load projected in the coming years and construction underway or pending for nearly 30 large-load projects across the state. This growing pipeline of high-demand customers is a key factor enabling the company’s current three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs), helping to spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers from paying more to serve large-load customers.

Following the Georgia PSC’s approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in January, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing greater financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company’s long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power’s risk-adjusted load forecast. The company has filed more than 3 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia PSC this year – agreements that were reached under the newly approved rules and regulations, which are designed to provide Georgia Power with the flexibility to sustainably serve large-load customers while safeguarding residential and small business customers from additional costs. Additional commitments are currently under evaluation by the company.

To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and expected benefits from the approval of the stipulated agreement. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.  The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power’s credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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Georgia PSC approves plan to deliver savings for electric customers, meet energy demands of a growing state

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Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. These significant savings for Georgia Power customers reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering affordable energy for customers in the face of projected extraordinary growth, and follows the current freeze on the company’s base rates announced earlier this year.


Georgia Power logo. (PRNewsFoto/Georgia Power) (PRNewsfoto/Georgia Power)

Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, highlighted the benefits of the agreement when it was reached with PIA Staff, saying, “We know every dollar counts. This plan means more money stays in your pocket while we power Georgia’s future. Unlike any other market in the country, we’re doing things differently here in Georgia to capture and serve this projected unprecedented growth. Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians.”

The plan approved today follows months of review and discussion of Georgia Power’s original filing in July, which requested the certification of more than 3,600 MW of new combined cycle natural gas generation; more than 3,000 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS); 350 MW of BESS plus solar; and more than 2,800 MW of power purchase agreements. These resources will serve and benefit all Georgia Power customers as part of a diverse generation mix, and construction projects are expected to positively impact communities across the state.

Georgia continues to experience extraordinary growth, with record-breaking investment in the state of more than $26 billion and more than 23,000 new private sector jobs expected from economic development activities in the last fiscal year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to meet the projected demand for electricity, as growth drives new jobs and tax revenue for cities and counties across the state.

“Growth is good for Georgia and for communities of all sizes. The decision by the Georgia PSC today will help keep our state competitive by demonstrating that we are ready to meet the energy demands of new businesses for years to come,” added Greene. “We appreciate the work of the PSC, and all those who participated in this important process.”

Large-Load Growth Continues

Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly large-load reports with the Georgia PSC providing regular updates on forecasted growth and electrical demand. The company’s latest report in November highlights that large-load growth continues to materialize with thousands of megawatts of new electrical load projected in the coming years and construction underway or pending for nearly 30 large-load projects across the state. This growing pipeline of high-demand customers is a key factor enabling the company’s current three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs), helping to spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers from paying more to serve large-load customers.

Following the Georgia PSC’s approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in January, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing greater financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company’s long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power’s risk-adjusted load forecast. The company has filed more than 3 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia PSC this year – agreements that were reached under the newly approved rules and regulations, which are designed to provide Georgia Power with the flexibility to sustainably serve large-load customers while safeguarding residential and small business customers from additional costs. Additional commitments are currently under evaluation by the company.

To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and expected benefits from the approval of the stipulated agreement. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.  The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power’s credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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LA Galaxy Named MLS Community Impact Club of the Year

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AEG’s LA Galaxy, six-time MLS Cup champion, was honored as the 2025 Marisa Colaiano Community Impact Club of the Year by Major League Soccer, recognizing the Club’s deep and ongoing commitment to the Los Angeles community. The honor was announced as part of Major League Soccer’s 2025 Mark Abbott MLS Club Business Awards.

The award was voted on by all 30 MLS clubs, with finalists subsequently reviewed by a league panel of judges to determine the winner based on each club’s overall community contributions.

“The LA Galaxy is proud to be deeply rooted in Los Angeles, and winning MLS’s Community Impact Club of the Year meant so much to us,” said Tom Braun, President and Chief Operating Officer of the LA Galaxy. “Our community and foundation efforts were driven by our values, and this recognition reinforced our commitment to creating lasting impact in our city and across Southern California.”

Throughout 2025, the LA Galaxy made a measurable difference through service, partnerships, and purpose-driven programming. The Club logged more than 800 volunteer hours from players, staff, and alumni, contributed $2 million in monetary and in-kind donations to support inclusion, health, and education initiatives, and redeemed more than 4,000 pounds of recyclables through California Redemption Value to provide new equipment for youth. In addition, the Galaxy supported 56 community organizations and served more than 5,000 youth through development programs. A comprehensive overview of these efforts will be included in the Club’s 2025 annual report, expected in January 2026.

At the heart of the Galaxy’s community mission was the goal of creating safe, inclusive spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds to access and enjoy the game of soccer. The MLS recognition highlighted the Club’s wildfire relief efforts, as well as longstanding programs such as the LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team, Protect the Pitch, Kick Childhood Cancer, Rising Stars, and other initiatives.

Here is a snapshot of the Club’s impact:

Wildfire Relief Efforts: In January 2025, a series of destructive wildfires swept through Southern California, impacting many Galaxy fans and communities across Los Angeles. In response, the LA Galaxy and the LA Galaxy Foundation mobilized immediately, providing financial assistance, organizing a supply drive, supporting localized community service projects, and committing to recovery efforts that continued throughout the year.

LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team: The LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team, presented by Herbalife, concluded its 2025 season with an unbeaten record. The program brought athletes and partners together for a full professional-style experience, including a signing day, media day, nutrition training, competitive matches, and an end-of-season banquet. The team also traveled to Miami to face the Special Olympics Unified team at Inter Miami’s first-team practice facility, further expanding opportunities for inclusive competition.

Ongoing Community Programming and Support: Rooted in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Galaxy continued to honor the cultures and experiences of its fans, staff, and players through heritage celebrations, including Central American, Mexican American, and Armenian Heritage Nights, among others.

During the year, longtime community partner Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) identified a need for additional support for the families it serves. The LA Galaxy responded by providing assistance and amplifying CARECEN’s mission during its annual Central American Heritage Night match.

Through the Community Partner of the Match program, the Club provided financial support and recognition to at least 17 nonprofits per season. In 2025, the Galaxy also activated relationships with partners such as Herbalife, Dignity Health, City National Bank, Yaamava, and others to advance wildfire relief efforts, build mini pitches to expand youth access to soccer, and support a wide range of community initiatives.

The LA Galaxy’s community relations and foundation efforts were guided by three core pillars: Youth Sports, focused on growing the game through access and opportunity; Health & Wellness, using soccer to promote physical activity and healthy development; and Inclusion, leveraging the sport’s power to unite people of all backgrounds through programming and access to the game.

Together, these efforts underscored why the LA Galaxy was recognized by Major League Soccer as the 2025 Community Impact Club of the Year.

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Automatic Trap Company’s TerraTrap™ GS Named a Top-10 New Product at World Ag Expo®

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The first-of-its-kind TerraTrap GS is a humane, non-toxic, multi-kill system engineered by veteran California pest-control operators and proven effective on both California Ground Squirrels and Richardson Ground Squirrels.

SONOMA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automatic Trap Company, a U.S.-based innovator in humane, non-toxic, and high-performance pest-control solutions, today announced that its TerraTrap™ GS Ground Squirrel Trap has been selected as one of this year’s Top-10 New Products at World Ag Expo®, the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition.


Automatic Trap Company’s TerraTrap™ GS Named a Top-10 New Product at World Ag Expo®

World Ag Expo® will be held February 10–12, 2026, in Tulare, California, where Top-10 New Product winners are highlighted throughout the show and recognized by industry professionals from around the globe. The competition recognizes breakthrough innovations that deliver measurable value to growers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals.

The TerraTrap GS was selected for its unique combination of humane dispatch, operational efficiency, and environmentally responsible design, addressing one of agriculture’s most persistent pest challenges.

“Being named a Top-10 New Product at World Ag Expo is a powerful validation of the work our team has put into solving a real problem for farmers and land managers,” said Blair Calder, President of Automatic Trap Company. “Ground squirrels cause millions of dollars in crop damage every year, and producers have been asking for a solution that is effective, humane, and does not rely on poisons. TerraTrap GS delivers on all three. This recognition reinforces our belief that agriculture does not have to choose between productivity and environmental responsibility. With TerraTrap GS, we are giving growers a highly effective solution that aligns with modern stewardship standards.”

Engineered by veteran California pest-control operators, the TerraTrap GS is a humane, non-toxic, multi-kill system proven effective against both California Ground Squirrels and Richardson Ground Squirrels. The system is designed to mimic the look and feel of a natural rock, encouraging cautious, highly visual ground squirrels to approach and tunnel into the device—dramatically improving engagement and strike rates compared to exposed or artificial traps.

At the core of the TerraTrap GS is a CO₂-powered, self-resetting kill unit capable of delivering up to 18 instant, humane kills per cartridge. After each strike, the system automatically resets and releases the animal, allowing local scavengers to remove it naturally—significantly reducing labor and maintenance requirements over time.

The TerraTrap GS also offers multiple operational advantages, including non-toxic pest control with no secondary poisoning risk, instant humane dispatch, multi-kill efficiency, low maintenance through scavenger removal, and flexible lure options such as in-shell peanuts, wildlife feed, nuts, or seeds.

Visit https://www.automatictrap.com/ for more information or to purchase the TerraTrap™ GS Ground Squirrel Trap.

About World Ag Expo®
World Ag Expo® is the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition, featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors and welcoming tens of thousands of attendees from over 70 countries. The event showcases the latest innovations in agriculture, technology, and equipment. Visit https://www.worldagexpo.com/ to learn more.

About Automatic Trap Company
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Entertainment Like Never Before: How Lenovo Helps Sphere Deliver Thrilling Immersive Experiences

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For the first time ever, Lenovo’s annual global innovation event, Tech World, will take center stage at Sphere in Las Vegas on the opening day of CES® 2026. Lenovo is not simply presenting its technology and vision at the keynote at Sphere, but as An Official Technology Partner of Sphere Studios, it is Lenovo’s own technology helping power the creation of the content and the production itself. Lenovo’s high-performance workstations and infrastructure platforms are integrated into Sphere Studios’ production workflows and operations, supporting Sphere’s immersive content creation and showcasing Lenovo’s end-to-end capabilities.

Out-of-this-world experiences

Sphere is a truly unique entertainment venue. Standing 366 feet high and 516 feet wide to the east of the Las Vegas Strip, it’s the largest spherical structure on Earth. In fact, Sphere—and the 1.2 million LED tiles that light up its exterior—can be seen from space.

Both the exterior LEDs and the floor-to-ceiling, 16K resolution wraparound screens inside are fully programmable. Known as “the Exosphere,” the 360-degree digital display—along with an immersive sound system, 4D wind, temperature and scent effects, and haptic vibrating seats—offers audiences an immersive experience like no other.

Sphere (NYSE: SPHR) is a leader in live entertainment that showcases a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and more for millions of guests annually.

Much-needed processing power

Lenovo was chosen as the infrastructure provider to support content creation for Sphere and drive the custom image processing software.

Hundreds of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 V3 servers, powered by AMD EPYC™ processors and NVIDIA A40 GPUs, are used to develop and test original content and immersive experiences. AMD EPYC processors offer up to 128 PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 lanes, which is crucial for multi-GPU systems. Each GPU requires significant bandwidth, and the more GPUs connected, the more PCIe lanes are required. AMD EPYC processors ensure that even in systems with many GPUs, there is enough PCIe bandwidth to avoid bottlenecks —making the Lenovo ThinkSystem servers the ideal blend of performance and efficiency to render cutting-edge visuals for Sphere.1

Choosing the right technologies

Lenovo’s strong technology partnerships with AMD and NVIDIA were an important selling point for Sphere. The combination of AMD EPYC processors and NVIDIA accelerated computing makes the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 a powerful and versatile server.

To enable robust networking connectivity for media streaming, NVIDIA BlueField DPUs and NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Dx NICs — along with the NVIDIA DOCA Firefly Service and NVIDIA Rivermax software were used — ensuring that all the display panels act as one synchronized canvas.

Lenovo, AMD, and NVIDIA collaborated closely to strategize on the best combination of products for Sphere Studios’ use case, which ultimately delivered the optimal combination of price and performance.

In order to keep the project on schedule, the Lenovo team needed to meet very aggressive delivery timelines for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 servers, including a two-day deadline for an initial test system. Lenovo coordinated with AMD and NVIDIA to ensure all the components were on site and assembled, ready for the Sphere team to test the server on schedule, demonstrating the company’s commitment to the project’s success while providing outstanding service and product performance.

Putting the plan into action

Sphere Studios in Burbank uses 420 ThinkSystem SR655 and SR665 V3 servers.

Thanks to its globally engineered supply chain, ranked 8th in the world by Gartner, Lenovo was able to deliver 50 servers per week to Sphere Studios for six weeks straight to fulfill the initial order of 300 servers in 2022. Lenovo’s technical team helped Sphere Studios to set up a remote management environment utilizing Lenovo XClarity One software.2 Additional server orders to further grow the environment came in subsequent years.

Wowing audiences

Today, the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 V3 servers help Sphere Studios to render extremely high-resolution video content rapidly—from the immersive concert film for the U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency to the awe-inspiring visuals for Darren Aronofsky’s multi-sensory cinematic experience, Postcard From Earth.

Lenovo, AMD, and NVIDIA technology also enable Sphere Studios to create thematic content and immersive experiences for sporting events. Sphere hosted the Riyadh Season Noche UFC fight and the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft™. Other entertainment at Sphere includes concerts such as Back Street Boys, Eagles, Kenny Chesney, and a re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz. Sports and entertainment will never be the same again.

Click here to see the upcoming shows and events at Sphere. To learn more about Lenovo’s partnership with the MSG Family of Companies, click here.

1 The SR655 supports up to 6 single-wide GPUs, making it ideal for AI inference, virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI), and other GPU-intensive applications.
2 Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides robust system management capabilities, allowing for efficient monitoring and handling of hardware alerts and events.

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How Parents Can Boost Their Child’s Skills for the AI Age With Everyday Play

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As society evolves in step with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), computational thinking skills are gaining more attention as an important driver of future career success.

What is computational thinking?
Computational thinking is a problem-solving process. It involves breaking down complex issues into manageable parts, recognizing patterns, and developing step-by-step solutions like those that could be implemented through the computer programming process. It encompasses concepts including logical reasoning, abstraction and algorithmic thinking.

While AI can be used to help solve problems and even generate computer programs, AI does not replace the need for computational thinking. These skills actually become more important in the age of AI.

According to experts from TCS Ignite My Future, Tata Consultancy Services’ professional development program for educators, computational thinking skills are critical to student success after they graduate. They believe computational thinking strengthens critical thinking abilities, boosts confidence in problem solving, and prepares young people to better adapt to a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. As a program, Ignite My Future is dedicated to empowering teachers with free resources to incorporate computational thinking into their classrooms and core school subjects, but families can also reinforce these skills at home.

Why it’s important
“Creating an AI-ready workforce is a high priority in every industry, and students and young professionals with computational thinking skills will be far ahead of their peers in tomorrow’s workforce,” says Kelli Recher, TCS Ignite My Future Global Innovation Lead. “If we can teach those skills early, the next generation will be better able to use AI responsibly, identify and solve problems, and help shape the technology as it continues to develop.”

Reports reveal a more competitive technology job market than ever before and educational institutions at all levels are reorganizing around how to teach students about computer science in the AI age.

Schools in countries such as China, Finland, and South Korea are already implementing AI to support student learning. In addition, all over the world, collaboratives, coalitions and conferences are convening universities, researchers and other stakeholders to determine the best ways to teach and manage AI. In the U.S., efforts led by the White House Task Force on AI Education are promoting Al literacy and proficiency among America’s youth and educators. Similar government planning for AI education is happening around the globe.

No special skills needed
Knowing parents are busy and don’t always see themselves as teachers of such subjects, TCS Ignite My Future suggests they encourage their children to explore patterns in everyday things. It’s an easy way for parents to teach these critical skills. For instance:

  • Traffic signals: Demonstrate that patterns are practical and useful by observing traffic signals in the neighborhood.
    • By sitting with you near a busy corner with a traffic light, kids can learn that green, yellow and red have different meanings, are timed to control traffic in certain ways and that they always follow a specific sequence. These are things you can let younger kids discover through observation or encourage older kids to time and record at different times of day.
  • Arts and Crafts: Help children discover patterns in drawings, paintings or crafts, whether they are creating the artwork themselves or observing color and shape patterns in works of art created by others.
    • Parents can give kids a start by creating a simple bracelet pattern on a string with colored beads and asking them to replicate it. This will enhance their visual pattern recognition skills and their fine motor skills.
  • Dance: Learning how to do specific or choreographed dances is another great way to develop computational thinking skills because dance is all about pattern development.
    • Learning a dance enhances all kinds of cognitive functions because it requires memorizing steps, sequences and patterns and developing physical and spatial awareness.
  • Everyday things and daily activities: Computational thinking skills can also be attained by analyzing patterns in stories, recognizing patterns in everyday objects such as stripes, dots or flowers on wrapping paper.
    • Families can even turn routines into “algorithms.” All they have to do is break down daily tasks—like making a sandwich, getting ready for school or even brushing their teeth—into steps and exploring what might happen–good or bad–if the order shifted.

Whether a child dreams about becoming a doctor, scientist, teacher, entrepreneur, artist or any other profession, computational thinking can help them be more creative, work through challenges, and use technology thoughtfully and responsibly.

Learn more about Ignite My Future here.

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How Parents Can Boost Their Child’s Skills for the AI Age With Everyday Play

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

As society evolves in step with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), computational thinking skills are gaining more attention as an important driver of future career success.

What is computational thinking?
Computational thinking is a problem-solving process. It involves breaking down complex issues into manageable parts, recognizing patterns, and developing step-by-step solutions like those that could be implemented through the computer programming process. It encompasses concepts including logical reasoning, abstraction and algorithmic thinking.

While AI can be used to help solve problems and even generate computer programs, AI does not replace the need for computational thinking. These skills actually become more important in the age of AI.

According to experts from TCS Ignite My Future, Tata Consultancy Services’ professional development program for educators, computational thinking skills are critical to student success after they graduate. They believe computational thinking strengthens critical thinking abilities, boosts confidence in problem solving, and prepares young people to better adapt to a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. As a program, Ignite My Future is dedicated to empowering teachers with free resources to incorporate computational thinking into their classrooms and core school subjects, but families can also reinforce these skills at home.

Why it’s important
“Creating an AI-ready workforce is a high priority in every industry, and students and young professionals with computational thinking skills will be far ahead of their peers in tomorrow’s workforce,” says Kelli Recher, TCS Ignite My Future Global Innovation Lead. “If we can teach those skills early, the next generation will be better able to use AI responsibly, identify and solve problems, and help shape the technology as it continues to develop.”

Reports reveal a more competitive technology job market than ever before and educational institutions at all levels are reorganizing around how to teach students about computer science in the AI age.

Schools in countries such as China, Finland, and South Korea are already implementing AI to support student learning. In addition, all over the world, collaboratives, coalitions and conferences are convening universities, researchers and other stakeholders to determine the best ways to teach and manage AI. In the U.S., efforts led by the White House Task Force on AI Education are promoting Al literacy and proficiency among America’s youth and educators. Similar government planning for AI education is happening around the globe.

No special skills needed
Knowing parents are busy and don’t always see themselves as teachers of such subjects, TCS Ignite My Future suggests they encourage their children to explore patterns in everyday things. It’s an easy way for parents to teach these critical skills. For instance:

  • Traffic signals: Demonstrate that patterns are practical and useful by observing traffic signals in the neighborhood.
    • By sitting with you near a busy corner with a traffic light, kids can learn that green, yellow and red have different meanings, are timed to control traffic in certain ways and that they always follow a specific sequence. These are things you can let younger kids discover through observation or encourage older kids to time and record at different times of day.
  • Arts and Crafts: Help children discover patterns in drawings, paintings or crafts, whether they are creating the artwork themselves or observing color and shape patterns in works of art created by others.
    • Parents can give kids a start by creating a simple bracelet pattern on a string with colored beads and asking them to replicate it. This will enhance their visual pattern recognition skills and their fine motor skills.
  • Dance: Learning how to do specific or choreographed dances is another great way to develop computational thinking skills because dance is all about pattern development.
    • Learning a dance enhances all kinds of cognitive functions because it requires memorizing steps, sequences and patterns and developing physical and spatial awareness.
  • Everyday things and daily activities: Computational thinking skills can also be attained by analyzing patterns in stories, recognizing patterns in everyday objects such as stripes, dots or flowers on wrapping paper.
    • Families can even turn routines into “algorithms.” All they have to do is break down daily tasks—like making a sandwich, getting ready for school or even brushing their teeth—into steps and exploring what might happen–good or bad–if the order shifted.

Whether a child dreams about becoming a doctor, scientist, teacher, entrepreneur, artist or any other profession, computational thinking can help them be more creative, work through challenges, and use technology thoughtfully and responsibly.

Learn more about Ignite My Future here.

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Medtronic Brought Darüşşafaka Students Together With Health Technologies

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With its Medtronic Spark project, launched to “ignite the curiosity of young people, unleash their talents, and increase diversity in health technologies,” Medtronic aims to transform both young people and global healthcare. Turkey stands out as an important part of this grand goal.

As part of the company’s 10-year global initiative, Medtronic Spark aims to empower 1 million students from low-income households worldwide with education, mentorship, and scholarships, helping them discover their talent in health technology and increase equal opportunities.

Within this context, 110 students from Darüşşafaka visited Medtronic Türkiye’s innovation center in Istanbul during the event.

Read the full article on Anadolu Ajansı.

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Medtronic Brought Darüşşafaka Students Together With Health Technologies

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

With its Medtronic Spark project, launched to “ignite the curiosity of young people, unleash their talents, and increase diversity in health technologies,” Medtronic aims to transform both young people and global healthcare. Turkey stands out as an important part of this grand goal.

As part of the company’s 10-year global initiative, Medtronic Spark aims to empower 1 million students from low-income households worldwide with education, mentorship, and scholarships, helping them discover their talent in health technology and increase equal opportunities.

Within this context, 110 students from Darüşşafaka visited Medtronic Türkiye’s innovation center in Istanbul during the event.

Read the full article on Anadolu Ajansı.

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